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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 213.36 and 113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 213.36 and 113.04 is: 156.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 213.36 = 113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/213.36 = 113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 213.36 × 113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 24,118.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,118.21/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.04

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